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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4.30, 5.92 and 4.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4.30, 5.92 and 4.30 is: 5.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4.30 : 5.92 = 4.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4.30/5.92 = 4.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4.30x = 5.92 × 4.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4.30x = 25.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25.43/4.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.92

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